Community

#lifeisbetteratbenning! The mission of the Community Connections program is to have FUN and to help our residents connect with one another, connect with organizations on the installation, as well as to help facilitate connections with the surrounding community.

The Villages of Benning Community Memories:

These are large, one time events that residents will treasure and always remember.

Arts & Crafts Events

Ice Cream Socials

Pool Parties

Fall Festival

Movies under the Stars

Winter Wonderland

In addition to the many community events hosted throughout the year by The Villages of Benning, the Fort Benning installation offers a sense of community, as well as benefits of on-post living, including:

Sense of Community:

On Fort Benning, residents have the benefit of quick and easy access to and from work, shopping, dining and entertainment. Retailers such as Starbucks and Domino’s are located in and around neighborhoods, as well as several gas stations, convenience stores and fast-food restaurants, to include Arby’s, Subway, Zaxby’s, and Burger King. The Commissary and Main Exchange are co-located in a central location in close proximity to the new Martin Army Community Hospital, a state-of-the-art full service medical center, housing all family and specialty clinics, pharmacy and a 24/7 emergency room.

Recreation:

Fort Benning’s MWR offers a great variety of recreation opportunities, both indoors and out, for the whole family!

Boating

Camping

Hiking

Paintball

Fishing

Physical Fitness Classes

Bowling

Bingo

Educational Experience:

Five schools are nestled in the neighborhoods on Fort Benning and serve approximately 2,000 students. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) oversees the four elementary schools and one middle school, which are part of the DoDEA Americas’ Southeast District. DoDEA’s number top priority for students is College and Career Readiness (CCR). CCR standards set grade-by-grade learning expectations for students in grades K-12, and are focused on ultimately preparing high school graduates for success in college and careers.